Lake life, wildlife, and zip lines! 🦅🎣 The Pierz Unified Team had the most incredible day at Camp Confidence on Sylvan Lake
Special education students from Pioneer and our caring Unified students from Healy High School teamed up for a day full of outdoor adventures. We started out fishing, transitioned to the animal and nature centers, fueled up with lunch, and ended the day flying high on the zip lines (complete with a big one for the older kids and a smaller one for the younger kids!).
An awesome day of inclusion, friendship, and pure fun! 🥰✨
Special education students from Pioneer and our caring Unified students from Healy High School teamed up for a day full of outdoor adventures. We started out fishing, transitioned to the animal and nature centers, fueled up with lunch, and ended the day flying high on the zip lines (complete with a big one for the older kids and a smaller one for the younger kids!).
An awesome day of inclusion, friendship, and pure fun! 🥰✨
Dear Pierz Healy Families,
We are pleased to announce that registration for Summer School 2026 is now open. Summer School provides students with the opportunity to make up credits earned during the 2025–2026 school year.
SUMMER SCHOOL DETAILS
• Dates: June 8–25, 2026
• Days: Monday through Thursday
• Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Pierz Healy Secondary School (exact location TBD)
• Cost: $25 (flat fee, regardless of number of classes)
HOW TO REGISTER
Please complete the registration form using the link below. Registration must be completed by June 3, 2026
Summer School Sign Up - https://forms.gle/suu5MDGbNquFZraQ6
Payment details will be communicated upon confirmation of your student's enrollment. If you have questions about which class(es) your student needs to make up, please contact your student's counselor or the main office prior to registering.
If you have questions about Summer School, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Corey Egan, 7-9 Principal
Beth Cooper, 10-12 Principal
Reminder: The last day of the 2025-26 school year is Thursday, May 28! Pioneer will be dismissed at 11:50am and Healy dismissed at 12:00pm. All students will be offered lunch.
A huge THANK YOU to the Pioneer PTO for sponsoring Ninja Anywhere at our school today!
From Preschool through 6th grade, students had the opportunity to spend time outside challenging themselves, competing, and learning the importance of putting in effort and never giving up. The Ninja Anywhere team shared an important message with our students: don’t say “I can’t” — say “I’ll try again.”
We also want to thank our Minnesota Honor Society students who volunteered their time to supervise and encourage our younger students throughout the day. Your leadership and support made a big difference!
It was an amazing day filled with teamwork, perseverance, and fun!
From Preschool through 6th grade, students had the opportunity to spend time outside challenging themselves, competing, and learning the importance of putting in effort and never giving up. The Ninja Anywhere team shared an important message with our students: don’t say “I can’t” — say “I’ll try again.”
We also want to thank our Minnesota Honor Society students who volunteered their time to supervise and encourage our younger students throughout the day. Your leadership and support made a big difference!
It was an amazing day filled with teamwork, perseverance, and fun!
Important: Friday, May 15- Pierz Schools internet and phone lines are still currently down due to a fiber optic cable being inadvertently cut. If you need to reach the schools:
Pioneer Cell: 320-448-9750
Healy Cell: 320-448-9137
We will notify all as soon as internet is back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.
Pioneer Cell: 320-448-9750
Healy Cell: 320-448-9137
We will notify all as soon as internet is back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.
Pioneer fourth graders are making arcade games using cardboard, lots of glue, tape, and creativity! Students are challenged to invent the game and rules and explain the game to their peers!
Congratulations to all of the recipients at the 2026 Pierz Healy High School Awards and Scholarship Night! All told, Pierz seniors vied for over $62K in local scholarships! Thank you to ALL of the donors, organizations, parents, staff, and community members for your dedication to Pierz Schools and the futures of our students! https://youtu.be/CzlvhZA29UM
Important: Pierz Schools internet and phone lines are currently down due to a fiber optic cable being inadvertently cut. If you need to reach the schools:
Pioneer Cell: 320-448-9750
Healy Cell: 320-448-9137
We will notify all as soon as internet is back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.
It's FFA Barnyard Day! Come one, come all and take a midday break with a furry friend and learn all about ATV and Tractor Safety from our FFA students! Wednesday, May 13, from 9-2pm.
The Pioneer Power program is back! Sign up for this summer workout program to ensure you are ready to be the best student athlete you can be! Open to any student in grades 5-11 https://tinyurl.com/2mrdpe3z
Teacher Appreciation Week kicked off Monday and is going strong all week!
So far, our teachers have been treated to popcorn from Farmers & Merchants State Bank; coffee, donuts, cookies, bagels, a full sub sandwich bar and so much more from our paras and staff; and more treats and fun to come all week long!
We at Pierz Schools are so fortunate to have hard-working, dedicated teachers working for our students and families. Thank you to all of our teachers!
So far, our teachers have been treated to popcorn from Farmers & Merchants State Bank; coffee, donuts, cookies, bagels, a full sub sandwich bar and so much more from our paras and staff; and more treats and fun to come all week long!
We at Pierz Schools are so fortunate to have hard-working, dedicated teachers working for our students and families. Thank you to all of our teachers!
Today, we express our gratitude for the hard work of Pierz Schools nurses, who are dedicated to keeping our students healthy and safe. These nurses go above and beyond their role, providing daily support beyond medical care. They know every student by name and treat them with compassion.
Their presence offers comfort, care, and reassurance to students in times of illness or need. By promoting wellness, school nurses ensure that students can focus on learning without health concerns. Their commitment and empathy have a positive impact on the school community as a whole. Let's pause and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our dedicated nurses at Pierz Schools!
Thank you to Robin Skwira, Jamie Johnson, and Heather Jurek
Their presence offers comfort, care, and reassurance to students in times of illness or need. By promoting wellness, school nurses ensure that students can focus on learning without health concerns. Their commitment and empathy have a positive impact on the school community as a whole. Let's pause and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our dedicated nurses at Pierz Schools!
Thank you to Robin Skwira, Jamie Johnson, and Heather Jurek
Join us as our 7th and 8th grade band and choir students present their spring concert, "Sound Waves", May 14, starting at 6:30pm in the PAC gym.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Please find all the information on dates, times, parking, photos of the graduates, and more on our Class of 2026 webpage: https://www.pierzschools.org/page/class-of-2026
The Pierz Healy High School annual Tractor Parade will be Wednesday, May 6. The parade starts at 2:315pm in front of Pioneer Elementary The parade will travel south on Kamnic Street; west on 1st Ave past the Villa; north on Edward Street, ending at the church parking lot. Come out and show appreciation for our student farmers!
Pioneer Student Council has been collecting pop tabs from students all year—and the results are incredible! They donated a total of 420 pounds, which is equivalent to about $3,000.
Thank you to Greg Tomberlin for stopping by to pick up the pop tabs. This generous donation will help support field trips for local veterans. We’re so proud of our students for making a meaningful impact in our community!
Reminder that May 4, 2026 early release has been changed to May 11, 2026.
2026 4th Grade Math Masters Competition Results
@ Sartell Resource Training and Solutions, 4/28/26
20 teams, 100 individuals competing
Congratulations to all Pierz 4th grade math masters!
Individual Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Pierz Red - Arya Coughenour
5th- tie for 5th Pierz 4th Red - Jayden Young
9th- tie for 9th - Brenna Loxterkamp, Pierz Black
Individual Competition
11th - Owen Popp
15th - Emmett Britz
(Almost all were in the top 50 of 100)
Team Competition
tie for 8th- Pierz Black
tie for 8th - Pierz Red
4th Pierz Red
Jayden Young
Arya Coughenour
Edwin Wacker
Owen Popp
Oliver Erickson
1st Alternate: Noah Loidolt
2nd Alternate: Izen Evenson
4th Pierz Black
Brenna Loxterkamp
Kellen Athman
Abigail Kessler
Emmett Britz
Walker Schlieman
1st Alternate Bria Pohlkamp
@ Sartell Resource Training and Solutions, 4/28/26
20 teams, 100 individuals competing
Congratulations to all Pierz 4th grade math masters!
Individual Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Pierz Red - Arya Coughenour
5th- tie for 5th Pierz 4th Red - Jayden Young
9th- tie for 9th - Brenna Loxterkamp, Pierz Black
Individual Competition
11th - Owen Popp
15th - Emmett Britz
(Almost all were in the top 50 of 100)
Team Competition
tie for 8th- Pierz Black
tie for 8th - Pierz Red
4th Pierz Red
Jayden Young
Arya Coughenour
Edwin Wacker
Owen Popp
Oliver Erickson
1st Alternate: Noah Loidolt
2nd Alternate: Izen Evenson
4th Pierz Black
Brenna Loxterkamp
Kellen Athman
Abigail Kessler
Emmett Britz
Walker Schlieman
1st Alternate Bria Pohlkamp
Our 5th grade Math Masters brought their A-game to the competition April 24, 2026! We couldn't be more impressed by their hard work and teamwork. Thanks for representing Pierz Schools so well!
17 teams, 85 individuals
Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Cullen Herman
5th-Karter Schlegel
10th-Ben Britz
13th -Addy Loidolt
13th -Eastin Silgjord
Individual Awards
16th- Brantley Zupan
17th- Eastin Silgjord
19th- Ben Britz
Team Awards
4th-Pierz Red: Ben Britz, Avery Seppelt, Kaden Gunther, Brantley Zupan, Cullen Herman
(1st- Forestview Brainerd Alpha, 2nd- Forestview Brainerd Beta, 3rd- Henning)
17 teams, 85 individuals
Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Cullen Herman
5th-Karter Schlegel
10th-Ben Britz
13th -Addy Loidolt
13th -Eastin Silgjord
Individual Awards
16th- Brantley Zupan
17th- Eastin Silgjord
19th- Ben Britz
Team Awards
4th-Pierz Red: Ben Britz, Avery Seppelt, Kaden Gunther, Brantley Zupan, Cullen Herman
(1st- Forestview Brainerd Alpha, 2nd- Forestview Brainerd Beta, 3rd- Henning)
X marks the Spot:
Students were given a treasure map with missions to complete throughout the day. Missions included: learning what jobs a pirate might have and writing about what job they wanted, adding numbers while trying not to fall off the plank, adding numbers for treasure maps, and designing their own treasure map.
Students were given a treasure map with missions to complete throughout the day. Missions included: learning what jobs a pirate might have and writing about what job they wanted, adding numbers while trying not to fall off the plank, adding numbers for treasure maps, and designing their own treasure map.
